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June 2011 edition

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  • Article - Environment Committee backs "roadmap" to low carbon economy

    Friday, February 3, 2012

    As reserves of fossil fuels decline and the world tries to tackle the problems of greenhouse gases, the EU wants to shift to a low carbon economy. On Tuesday MEPs on the Environment Committee called for improvements to the emissions trading system (ETS) to help meet EU targets for a minimum reduction of 80% in CO2 emissions by 2050.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - EU urged to do more to eradicate violence against women and the young

    Thursday, February 2, 2012

    The EP is calling on the Commission and member states to do more to tackle violence against women and young people. Up to a quarter of women and young people in Europe are estimated to have experienced physical violence. Today the EP voted in favour of a report arguing for more action and for more support for the Daphne programme, the only EU programme seeking to combat violence against children, young people and women.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - "Women should play a more prominent role in peace negotiations"

    Thursday, February 2, 2012

    EU support in peace processes should be made conditional on women participating in negotiations. That is one of the conclusions of a report on women's situation in war by Romanian Liberal Norica Nicolai. The report proposes several measures to help reinforce the position of women in war-torn countries and to reduce sexual violence against them. The report will be voted on Thursday.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Barroso and Van Rompuy urged to put growth and jobs first in summit debate

    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    MEPs singled out employment and the relaunch of the economy as being vital to the EU's future in a debate about the results of Monday's European Council meeting. Commission President José Manuel Barroso and EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy came under fire from MEPs across the political spectrum for failing to do enough to kick-start Europe's economy and help create jobs.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Iran nuclear crisis: "negotiations only alternative to war"

    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    The EU agreed last week on sanctions on oil imported from Iran to force the country back to the negotiating table and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. As MEPs prepared to discuss the issue, we spoke to Tarja Cronberg, chair of the EP delegation for relations with Iran. The Finnish Green stressed the need for negotiations: "The problem is that the EU mistrusts the Iranians and the Iranians mistrust the Europeans, but it is necessary because the alternative is war."

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Cracking down on doping, violence in sports stadia

    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    While promoting sports is mainly up to individual countries, the EU should initiate measures against doping, match-fixing and violence in sports stadia, Spanish Christian Democrat Santiago Fisas Ayxela says in a report, to be debated Wednesday and voted Thursday in plenary in Brussels.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Vital Moreira on ACTA: "what was allowed will be allowed"

    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    In the wake of last week's signature of the ACTA Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement by 22 EU countries and EU representatives, public interest has turned to the role of the European Parliament. The EP cannot change the text of the agreement, Chair of the International Trade Committe Vital Moreira explains, it can say yes or no, withhold agreement it or ask the Court of Justice to check it.

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  • Article - EP committee chairs - who's who

    Tuesday, January 31, 2012

    Last week all of parliament's committees met in Brussels to elect chairs and vice-chairs for the coming two and a half years until the end of the current legislature in June 2014.

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  • Focus - February Brussels Plenary - EU summit, Iran, Russia

    Tuesday, January 31, 2012

    The financial crisis continued to dominate as MEPs gave their feedback on the fiscal union summit that took place 30 January. They also discussed the sanctions against Iran approved by Council on 23 January in question time with High Representative Catherine Ashton as well as other foreign policy issues.

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  • Article - Eurobonds to be discussed plenary 13-17 plenary

    Tuesday, January 31, 2012

    In the wake of the financial crisis several euro zone countries are having to pay dramatically higher interest rates to borrow on international markets. Last year, the European Commission published a green paper looking at the possibility of issuing to help struggling euro zone members finance debt, by offering safe investment opportunities for investors. MEPs were scheduled to debate the issue on Thursday but the it has been postponed until the next plenary session later in February.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - EP President Schulz speaks to EU summit about reconciling austerity and growth

    Monday, January 30, 2012

    Attending an EU summit for the first time as EP President, Martin Schulz Monday told leaders that the European Parliament must be involved in decisions on resolving the euro crisis. He also warned that austerity measures alone are not sufficient to solve Europe's problems but must be accompanied by investment in growth and jobs.

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  • Article - 25 years of Erasmus: connecting Europe since 1987

    Monday, January 30, 2012

    The EU's student and teacher exchange programme, named after the Dutch philosopher Erasmus, celebrates its silver jubilee this year. Since its launch in the late 80's, nearly 3 million students and teachers have been able to study and work abroad with the help of Erasmus grants.

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  • Article - This week in EP: summit results, stability bonds, low-carbon economy

    Monday, January 30, 2012

    MEPs will discuss the results of Monday's summit on the crisis and the draft treaty on fiscal union when they meet in plenary on Wednesday. Also on the Brussels plenary agenda, Iran's nuclear programme and the situation in Russia as well as so called stability bonds and the future of the Daphne programme to protect women and children from violence.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - ACTA - EP's role

    Friday, January 27, 2012

    On 26 January representatives of 22 EU countries signed the ACTA Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in Tokyo. However, the agreement cannot enter into force until approved by the European Parliament - so, what's next?

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Protect your privacy: think twice before you give yourself away

    Friday, January 27, 2012

    Sometimes, it is just so tempting. You fall madly in love, get angry, or drunk, and you want to tell the whole world - so you put it on Facebook. You put your address and telephone number on the internet when you buy something. Your doctor has your medical record in an online database. You share thoughts and data online without even thinking about it. But what if you want to remove them?

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - PIP scandal: "stricter rules" needed on breast implants

    Friday, January 27, 2012

    Breast implants came under scrutiny Tuesday in the Environment Committee when MEPs discussed whether silicon implants should be subject to stricter controls and better traceability following the scandal caused by faulty silicon implants.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - EP President Martin Schulz discusses fiscal pact with Herman Van Rompuy

    Friday, January 27, 2012

    In his first week as European Parliament President Martin Schulz met leaders of the other EU's Institutions, when the fiscal pact was one of the key items under discussion. He met European Council President Herman Van Rompuy Wednesday and Commission President José Manuel Barroso Tuesday.

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  • Article - Costa Concordia: our first thoughts are with the victims

    Wednesday, January 25, 2012

    On 13 January, the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground after hitting a reef off Isola del Giglio, Italy, with more than 4,000 passengers and crew on board. With 16 confirmed deaths and more than 20 people still missing, the human tragedy may be followed by an environmental one, as over 2000 tonnes of fuel must be pumped out of the Concordia to avoid a huge oil spill. Members of Parliament's Transport committee debated the issue with Commissioner Siim Kallas on Tuesday.

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - "Europe's role will shape global action" - Bill Gates

    Wednesday, January 25, 2012

    Bill Gates praised European countries and the EU for their commitment to development aid Tuesday afternoon and encouraged them to continue despite the tough economic times. Speaking to the members of the Development Committee, Gates said "Europe's role will shape global action, what happens to people in need."

    Source : © European Union, 2012 - EP

  • Article - Credit rating agencies get downgrade from MEPs and experts

    Wednesday, January 25, 2012

    Amidst the backdrop of another round of downgrades from credit rating agencies, MEPs and experts convened to discuss how to reduce the reliance of credit rating agencies, improve transparency and discuss the rotation proposal suggested by the European Commission, during an Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee public hearing chaired by Pablo Zalba Bidegain (EPP, ES) on Tuesday.

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Focus

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REGIONAL SEMINAR : Europe's New Mediterranean Reality: Migration and Asylum in Malta, Greece and Cyprus
Regional Seminar at Europe House Valletta
On July 1 and 2, the first in a series of three regional seminars on Europe's New Mediterranean Reality: Migration and Asylum in Malta, Greece and Cyprus, kicked-off in Valletta
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Lux Prize finalist film screenings in Valletta - May 2011
European Parliament Lux Prize 2010
The Valletta EPIO held the screenings of the three finalist films of the Lux Prize 2010 last week on three successive evenings (24, 25, 26 May). The film nights brought to a close the Europe Day 2011 events in Malta.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 President of Malta presides over Europe Day activities organised by the European Parliament Office in Malta and the European Commission Representation in Malta.
Parliamentary Debate at the House of Representatives
Europe Day in Malta was celebrated with marching bands, young Maltese challenging sitting politicians on European themes, and hundreds of children polishing their European geography on a massive interactive map on Valletta's main square. The activities organised by the European Parliament Information Office in Malta and the European Commission Representation followed the traditional European Parliament Football Festival organised in Gozo last week and coincided with similar activities across Europe.
Monday, May 2, 2011 Arab world conflicts lend special meaning to Europe Day
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Europe Day 2011 kicked off at the main Gozo Stadium in Xewkija.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Il-President tal-PE Jerzy Buzek f'Malta
Il-President tal-Parlament Ewropew flimkien mal-President ta´ Malta
Il-President tal-Parlament Ewropew Jerzy Buzek illum beda żjara uffiċjali ta' jumejn f'Malta. Il-President Buzek ntlaqa' f'Malta mill-iSpeaker tal-Parlament Malti Michael Frendo. Mal-wasla tiegħu f'Malta, Buzek żar lill-President tar-Repubblika George Abela, eżatt qabel indirizza lill-Kumitat tal-Affarijiet Barranin tal-Parlament Malti.